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The “biodiversity leak”: how conservation in rich nations could cause more harm than good

3 March 2025

A recent paper published in the journal Science, co-authored by Prof Andrew Balmford and other members of the Dept of Zoology’s Conservation Science Group, calls on the global community to recognise that rewilding productive...

UK peatland fires are supercharging carbon emissions as climate change causes hotter, drier summers

24 February 2025

Experts say a focus on re-wetting our parched peat would significantly dampen down the UK’s fire-driven carbon emissions and help mitigate against climate change A new study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed...

Unlocking the Business Potential of Nature of Friendly Farming

17 February 2025

Lynn Dicks appeared in a panel session at the Oxford Farming Conference on 10th January, discussing Nature Friendly Farming from a business and sustainability perspective. "Unlocking the Business Potential of Nature of...

Using AI to see the wood for the trees

17 February 2025

Researchers have released 'GreenLens', a free app that uses AI to measure the diameter of tree trunks. It works with a high degree of accuracy – yet runs on a cheap, second-hand Android phone. The GreenLens app is aimed at...

Bill Sutherland celebrated for pioneering conservation science

5 February 2025

Prof. Bill Sutherland CBE FRS has collected a prestigious prize in recognition of his pioneering contributions to conservation science. He was awarded the International Cosmos Prize at a ceremony in Japan last term...

Professor Rachael Garrett has joined the Joint Committee of the UK's JNCC

27 January 2025

Rachael Garrett , Moran Professor of Conservation and Development at the Department of Geography and Director of the Conservation Research Institute, has joined the Joint Committee of the UK's Joint Nature Conservation...

CCI Conservation Seminars - full Lent Term programme

27 January 2025

We have an exciting set of speakers for Lent Term 2025 CCI Conservation Seminars - check out the poster. Regularly check the CRI website for updates - titles, abstracts, speaker biographies, and links to sign up for Zoom...

Drivers to adopt agroforestry and sustainable land-use innovations

24 January 2025

Knowing what influences individuals' decisions to adopt sustainable land-use practices can guide strategies to encourage these. For example, by helping practitioners and policymakers evaluate levers and potential barriers to...

From neoliberal urban green space production and consumption, to urban greening as part of a degrowth agenda

23 January 2025

Like many other parts of nature, green spaces in cities are increasingly seen through the lens of how much they contribute to economic growth. This way of looking at urban green spaces follows the broader pragmatic discourse...

Snakes in potted olive trees are 'tip of the iceberg' of ornamental plant trade hazards

20 January 2025

Invasive pests are slipping unnoticed into northern Europe in huge shipments of cut flowers and potted plants, with potential to damage food crops and the natural environment. Continental European snakes, geckos and Italian...

The “biodiversity leak”: how conservation in rich nations could cause more harm than good

UK peatland fires are supercharging carbon emissions as climate change causes hotter, drier summers

Unlocking the Business Potential of Nature of Friendly Farming

Using AI to see the wood for the trees

Bill Sutherland celebrated for pioneering conservation science

Professor Rachael Garrett has joined the Joint Committee of the UK's JNCC

CCI Conservation Seminars - full Lent Term programme

Drivers to adopt agroforestry and sustainable land-use innovations

From neoliberal urban green space production and consumption, to urban greening as part of a degrowth agenda

Snakes in potted olive trees are 'tip of the iceberg' of ornamental plant trade hazards

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